Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds

for parts of East Gippsland, North East and West and South Gippsland Forecast Districts.

Issued at 4:31 pm Friday, 27 March 2026.

Damaging southerly winds continue in the east, heavy rainfall and blizzard conditions have eased.

Weather Situation
A vigorous coastal low located offshore the southern NSW coast continues to move further away from Victoria, leading to an easing of severe conditions over some parts of the east. Damaging southerly winds are still expected to persist about the far east and alpine areas however, though heavy rainfall and blizzard conditions are no longer expected as the moisture decreases. The low will move further offshore later today, leading to a complete easing of damaging winds across the state later this evening or early Saturday morning.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
East Gippsland, North East and West and South Gippsland
DAMAGING SOUTHERLY WIND GUSTS with peak gusts of around 100 km/h are occurring and expected to continue over parts of East Gippsland into the early evening.
For ALPINE areas above 1600m: DAMAGING SOUTHERLY WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts of around 110 km/h are currently occurring, though peak gusts are expected to decrease to around 100 km/h by the early evening.
Heavy rainfall and blizzard conditions are no longer expected. Damaging winds are expected to ease below warning thresholds about East Gippsland during the evening, though may persist about the alpine areas until the late evening or early Saturday morning.
Flood warnings are current over the area. See https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts for details.
Locations which may be affected include Falls Creek, Mallacoota, Mt Hotham, Mt Buller, Cann River and Chandlers Creek.
Severe observations to 4:30 pm:
111.0 mm at Chandlers Creek (Cann River) in the 6 hours to 12:15 pm.
90.8 mm at Buldah in the 6 hours to 12:15 pm.
126 km/h gust at Mt Hotham at 12:00 pm.
111 km/h gust at Falls Creek at 11:47 pm.
113 km/h gust at Gabo Island at 10:13 am.
118 km/h gust at Mallacoota at 10:07 am.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* If driving conditions are dangerous, safely pull over away from trees, drains, low-lying areas and floodwater. Avoid travel if possible.
* Stay safe by avoiding dangerous hazards, such as floodwater, mud, debris, damaged roads and fallen trees.
* Be aware - heat, fire or recent storms may make trees unstable and more likely to fall when it's windy or wet.
* Check that loose items, such as outdoor settings, umbrellas and trampolines are safely secured. Move vehicles under cover or away from trees.
* Stay indoors and away from windows.
* If outdoors, move to a safe place indoors. Stay away from trees, drains, gutters, creeks and waterways.
* Stay away from fallen powerlines - always assume they are live.
* Be aware that in fire affected areas, rainfall run-off into waterways may contain debris such as ash, soil, trees and rocks. Heavy rainfall may also increase the potential for landslides and debris across roads.
* Stay informed: Monitor weather warnings, forecasts and river levels at the Bureau of Meteorology website, and warnings through VicEmergency website/app/hotline.

The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 11:00 pm AEDT Friday.
Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds

for parts of East Gippsland, North East and West and South Gippsland Forecast Districts.

Issued at 4:31 pm Friday, 27 March 2026.

Damaging southerly winds continue in the east, heavy rainfall and blizzard conditions have eased.

Weather Situation
A vigorous coastal low located offshore the southern NSW coast continues to move further away from Victoria, leading to an easing of severe conditions over some parts of the east. Damaging southerly winds are still expected to persist about the far east and alpine areas however, though heavy rainfall and blizzard conditions are no longer expected as the moisture decreases. The low will move further offshore later today, leading to a complete easing of damaging winds across the state later this evening or early Saturday morning.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
East Gippsland, North East and West and South Gippsland
DAMAGING SOUTHERLY WIND GUSTS with peak gusts of around 100 km/h are occurring and expected to continue over parts of East Gippsland into the early evening.
For ALPINE areas above 1600m: DAMAGING SOUTHERLY WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts of around 110 km/h are currently occurring, though peak gusts are expected to decrease to around 100 km/h by the early evening.
Heavy rainfall and blizzard conditions are no longer expected. Damaging winds are expected to ease below warning thresholds about East Gippsland during the evening, though may persist about the alpine areas until the late evening or early Saturday morning.
Flood warnings are current over the area. See https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts for details.
Locations which may be affected include Falls Creek, Mallacoota, Mt Hotham, Mt Buller, Cann River and Chandlers Creek.
Severe observations to 4:30 pm:
111.0 mm at Chandlers Creek (Cann River) in the 6 hours to 12:15 pm.
90.8 mm at Buldah in the 6 hours to 12:15 pm.
126 km/h gust at Mt Hotham at 12:00 pm.
111 km/h gust at Falls Creek at 11:47 pm.
113 km/h gust at Gabo Island at 10:13 am.
118 km/h gust at Mallacoota at 10:07 am.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* If driving conditions are dangerous, safely pull over away from trees, drains, low-lying areas and floodwater. Avoid travel if possible.
* Stay safe by avoiding dangerous hazards, such as floodwater, mud, debris, damaged roads and fallen trees.
* Be aware - heat, fire or recent storms may make trees unstable and more likely to fall when it's windy or wet.
* Check that loose items, such as outdoor settings, umbrellas and trampolines are safely secured. Move vehicles under cover or away from trees.
* Stay indoors and away from windows.
* If outdoors, move to a safe place indoors. Stay away from trees, drains, gutters, creeks and waterways.
* Stay away from fallen powerlines - always assume they are live.
* Be aware that in fire affected areas, rainfall run-off into waterways may contain debris such as ash, soil, trees and rocks. Heavy rainfall may also increase the potential for landslides and debris across roads.
* Stay informed: Monitor weather warnings, forecasts and river levels at the Bureau of Meteorology website, and warnings through VicEmergency website/app/hotline.

The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 11:00 pm AEDT Friday.
Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

Warning to Sheep Graziers

for North Central, North East, Central, West and South Gippsland and East Gippsland forecast districts

Issued at 10:32 AM EDT on Friday 27 March 2026

Warning to Sheep Graziers for the following areas:
North Central, North East, Central, West and South Gippsland and East Gippsland forecast districts
Sheep graziers are warned that cold temperatures, heavy rain and showers and southwesterly winds are expected during Friday and Saturday. Areas likely to be affected include the East Gippsland forecast district and parts of the North Central, North East, Central and West and South Gippsland forecast districts. There is a risk of losses of lambs and sheep exposed to these conditions.
Cancellation of Warning to Sheep Graziers for the following areas:
Mallee, Wimmera, Northern Country and South West forecast districts
The Warning to Sheep Graziers for the Mallee, Wimmera, Northern Country and South West forecast districts has been cancelled.

The next warning will be issued by 5:00 pm EDT Friday.